Coombes B L (107 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Presents, in a documentary style, the working life of the miner as well as the author's experiences in the lock-outs of 1921 and 1926. This title intends to offer an account of the lives of miners and their families, and carries a sincere moral charge in its description of the waste of human potential that is industrial capitalism in decline.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Presents, in a documentary style, the working life of the miner as well as the author's experiences in the lock-outs of 1921 and 1926. This title intends to offer an account of the lives of miners and their families, and carries a sincere moral charge in its description of the waste of human potential that is industrial capitalism in decline.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD PAPERBACK Standard-sized.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. "These Poor Hands: The Autobiography of a Miner Working in South Wales", was first published in June 1939. It was an instant bestseller, and its fame catapulted its author into the front rank of 'proletarian writers'. B. L. Coombes, an English-born migrant, had lived in the Vale of Neath since before the First World War, but only turned to writing in the 1930s as a way of communicating the plight of the miners and their communities to the wider world. "These Poor Hands" presents, in a documentary style, the working life of the miner as well as the author's experiences in the lock-outs of 1921 and 1926. It demonstrates Coombes' desire to offer an accurate account of the lives of miners and their families, and carries a sincere moral charge in its description of the waste of human potential that is industrial capitalism in decline. Long out of print, "These Poor Hands" has been recognised for over sixty years as the classic miner's autobiography.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "These Poor Hands: The Autobiography of a Miner Working in South Wales", was first published in June 1939. It was an instant bestseller, and its fame catapulted its author into the front rank of 'proletarian writers'. B. L. Coombes, an English-born migrant, had lived in the Vale of Neath since before the First World War, but only turned to writing in the 1930s as a way of communicating the plight of the miners and their communities to the wider world. "These Poor Hands" presents, in a documentary style, the working life of the miner as well as the author's experiences in the lock-outs of 1921 and 1926. It demonstrates Coombes' desire to offer an accurate account of the lives of miners and their families, and carries a sincere moral charge in its description of the waste of human potential that is industrial capitalism in decline. Long out of print, "These Poor Hands" has been recognised for over sixty years as the classic miner's autobiography. Presents, in a documentary style, the working life of the miner as well as the author's experiences in the lock-outs of 1921 and 1926. This title intends to offer an account of the lives of miners and their families, and carries a sincere moral charge in its description of the waste of human potential that is industrial capitalism in decline. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Has some light general reading/shelfwear - otherwise this is a clean, tight copy. Quick dispatch from the UK.

Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Hardback in Very Good+ condition without dust jacket. . 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 97 pages. * Quick Shipping * All Books Mailed in Boxes * Free Tracking Provided *.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 256 pages. 8.25x5.50x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Good. First Penguin printing. The book draws on Coombes' experiences in the coal mines of Wales. A little wear to the edges.

Condition: New. pp. 207.

Hardcover. Condition: VG. Book Club Edition. Left Book edition. Light wear, spine faded. 286 pp.

Condition: New. pp. 207.

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Condition: New. 2003. New ed. Paperback. Presents, in a documentary style, the working life of the miner as well as the author's experiences in the lock-outs of 1921 and 1926. This title intends to offer an account of the lives of miners and their families, and carries a sincere moral charge in its description of the waste of human potential that is industrial capitalism in decline. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; 3JJG; BGA; TTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 21. Weight in Grams: 312. . . . . .…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. the boards are bit torn and worn. spine sunned. marked. minor insect gnawing on the covers. some tanning. minor foxing. slight creasing. the last end page has been torn in half. internally clean and tightly bound. Reprint. Fair copy. [P.K.]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Condition: New. pp. 207.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New. This anthology represents four types of writing: autobiography; the short story; the novel; and the diary. Coombes's vision is one of balance and normality and through it we begin to understand how this society survived, how its citizens were not the stage army of historians but real people. Editor(s): Jones, William D.; Williams, Chris. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DNF; DQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 290. . 2014. 2nd Edition. paperback. . . . .…

Condition: New. 2003. New ed. Paperback. Presents, in a documentary style, the working life of the miner as well as the author's experiences in the lock-outs of 1921 and 1926. This title intends to offer an account of the lives of miners and their families, and carries a sincere moral charge in its description of the waste of human potential that is industrial capitalism in decline. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; 3JJG; BGA; TTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 21. Weight in Grams: 312. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Corner, edge and cover wear. Shelf wear. Interior is clean.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Card covers in tidy condition Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Condition: Good. 1945. First Thus. Paperback. As is. Good clean copy. Covers showing shelf wear with a tear. Library stamp to half title page. . . . .

Condition: New.

Condition: Good. 1945. First Thus. Paperback. As is. Good clean copy. Covers showing shelf wear with a tear. Library stamp to half title page. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.